Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 496 - 454: A Speech that Slaps the Face (3)

Chapter 496: Chapter 454: A Speech that Slaps the Face (3)

Zhuo Jinman was well aware that her computer and phone required high-level security and anti-hacking measures.

Indeed, her security and anti-hacking measures had always been of the highest caliber.

But that day, Jiang Zhe’s persistent questioning disturbed her composure, causing her to overlook a problem with her computer.

Moreover, her security system had always been so reliable that she had never experienced any issues with it, which made her utterly unguarded.

After all, Jiang Zhe was in the Dragon Emperor Country at the time, a great distance away from Beicheng Continent; how could Zhuo Jinman have thought to guard against a freshman thousands of miles away?

Yet it was precisely because of these reasons that she suffered such a huge loss at the hands of Jiang Zhe!

What made her even more frightened was that if Jiang Zhe had not exposed the recording today, she wouldn’t have known there was a problem with her computer system at all!

Just who did Jiang Zhe find to create such a Trojan system?

A cold sweat broke out on Zhuo Jinman’s back, soaking her clothes.

"Dr. Zhuo, it’s been handled. Your phone and computer are now safe."

But Zhuo Jinman’s expression did not relax.

Because at this moment, there was significant criticism of her across the globe.

The nice-sounding words "fairness, openness, and justice" that the Beicheng Continent previously championed were now backfiring terribly.

It wasn’t just outsiders making a fuss; even the local parents felt a deep disappointment, filled with antipathy and disgust towards Zhuo Jinman.

The assistant director knew he could not quell the situation and could only watch as it unfolded.

The director-general, however, sipped his tea calmly, speaking in a mild tone, "I really did pick the right person. My idol is not only beautiful but also has good character. And her abilities are exceptional! I don’t even want to sign her to enter the entertainment industry anymore; it would be a waste of her talent!"

The assistant director gave him a bored glance.

Zhuo Jinman fell into extreme silence.

"Dr. Zhuo, Elders Fang, Lan, and Zhuo are here," Assistant Xu said in a low voice.

In the Beicheng Continent, the military held the most power.

But to balance the military’s power, an Elders Council was specially established, composed of members from four major families.

Fang, Lan, and Zhuo were the prominent families of the past.

However, due to problems that had arisen in the Jiang Family in previous years, only three of the major families remained, which were Fang, Lan, and Zhuo.

The three of them entered together.

Elder Zhuo was Zhuo Jinman’s uncle, appearing somewhat stern and disappointed.

"Please have a seat," Zhuo Jinman said with a smile.

Elder Zhuo spoke up, "Dr. Zhuo, the Elders Council has been in session discussing the matter, and we have decided to relieve you of your military position."

"Uncle... Elder Zhuo, the matter hasn’t been resolved yet..."

"Dr. Zhuo," Elder Zhuo interrupted her, "the current public opinion is fierce, and if we don’t dismiss you from your position, the pressure will shift to the military. The military can’t bear this kind of pressure."

Zhuo Jinman’s brows furrowed deeply.

As a military doctor, her current position in the military had far exceeded her own status, thanks to years of backing from the Elders Council.

Twenty years of diligent work had given her both reputation and actual power in the Beicheng Continent.

And now, within a matter of days, Jiang Zhe had destroyed it all.

And all this was due to the platform she herself had provided to Jiang Zhe!

Elder Fang, who had the best relationship with Zhuo Jinman, said, "It’s just a minor issue stirred up by Jiang Zhe’s senseless talk. Once the situation settles down, we can restore your position. Time heals all wounds."

...

At the military training destination, Jiang Zhe finished playing the recording.

She didn’t know what kind of ripples it would stir up.

But she could foresee that the ripples would undoubtedly be substantial, enough to create turmoil across the entire Beicheng Continent.

All of this was what Zhuo Jinman deserved.

Standing in front, Jiang Zhe’s voice was still steady, "Besides these, I won’t mention the unfair and opaque incidents that have occurred in this military training arrangement. Getting the questions late, letting out ferocious beasts, differential treatment... I won’t discuss these trivial matters, but that doesn’t mean I am unaware of them or that I don’t take them to heart."

The assistant director: "..."

He remembered when he released the ferocious beasts, he indeed had shown favoritism; the beasts given to Jiang Zhe’s group were the most formidable, and Jiang Zhe’s group was also the only one that didn’t use stun guns, having to subdue the beasts manually.

The chief director silently, but with a meaningful look, watched the assistant director.

Jiang Zhe continued, "Therefore, in this speech, I would like to thank those who deserve it, for they have fulfilled their duties at their posts. As for those who are simply warming seats, they don’t deserve a single word of our gratitude. My speech is over, thank you all."

After Jiang Zhe finished speaking, she turned her head to see Beifeng giving her an approving smile.

She slightly raised her eyebrows and walked down from the front row.

The huge shock caused by Jiang Zhe’s speech was still a hot topic among the students.

Fang Jun was at the center of the storm, her expression complex and filled with dissatisfaction.

She didn’t actually receive the favoritism of being escorted out early, but Jiang Zhe’s speech made it seem as if she had.

She really disliked people like Jiang Zhe who disrupted order.

Yet Jiang Zhe appeared quite relaxed as she turned to Beifeng and asked, "What’s for lunch?"

"What do you feel like eating?"

"Is there fish? Mushroom Emperor grilled chicken?"

"Then you’re in luck, as it happens, we have all that." Beifeng accompanied her through the crowd, "I’ll go prepare it right now."

Jiang Zhe went with him.

Beifeng worked swiftly, quickly getting the ingredients ready.

Jiang Zhe occasionally lent a hand, but she was lazy, so her help was minimal.

Just as she was about to stand up, Beifeng said, "Don’t move, there’s something on your face."

He reached out with his long finger, touching her cheek lightly.

"What is it?" Jiang Zhe asked instinctively.

"A bit of beauty," Beifeng answered as he wiped a small smudge off her face.

Jiang Zhe’s eyes deepened for a moment and said, "You’ve got something on your face too."

Beifeng willingly leaned his face closer, his strong masculine pheromones enveloping her.

Jiang Zhe, unfazed, smeared a drop of chicken blood on his face: "There wasn’t anything before, but now there is."

Beifeng chuckled, rarely seeing her show such a spirited side, tenderness sparkling in his eyes.

While the two were cooking, suddenly, gunshots rang out from outside.

Followed by screams, cries for help.

Jiang Zhe immediately stood upright, and Beifeng also stood up.

"Could it be the Lone Wolf’s people returning?" Jiang Zhe frowned, "I’ll go to the tent to get weapons first."

"I’ll go with you."

The weapons that had been seized from the skull earlier, Jiang Zhe hadn’t handed them all over to the Hunters, having secretly kept some.

As she and Beifeng moved through the crowd of students, they heard some shouting, some calling for help, but some seemed unconcerned: "It’s definitely the school’s final test for us; these bullets can’t kill anyone. There’s no need to panic!"